Why are European cars so much better than American "cars"?

[Deleted]

Safer, more reliable, economic and less emissions.

Prove me wrong.



Infracted for Nation Bashing.

[GodlyBob]

They're more reliable because they have to drive further to find freedom.

[Shadoweye]

They're more reliable because they have to drive further to find freedom.

Dont think any more needs to be said. 9/10 funny post

[Moddycss]

They're more reliable because they have to drive further to find freedom.

Maybe most americans just care less about it?

This is actually a fun read about the subject
https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-ne...-ar170943.html

[Deleted]

And also better looking in design!

[Exeris]

Partly maybe because the Germans set the standard.

[Utinil]

Well my Chevy Cruze gets 60 miles to a gallon, is just as safe as most European cars, actually has room for a family to sit in it comfortably, and a large trunk unlike most European cars, so I would say it is better. Also you say more reliable, do you see a lot of 20+ year old European cars still on the road and I am not talking about collectors cars that require a lot of constant work (asking honestly, didn't pay attention to the age of cars on any of my trips there)? I still see "kids" driving around cars from the early 90s, these vehicles take a lot of abuse yet hold up well.

[MissileMech]

As an auto mechanic living in America, I hope the European cars are made better because they sure make replacing any parts significantly harder.

I don't believe the European cars are made better, I just wish they where.

[Forgettable]

I don't know. My assumption is that the American workers are treated like shit, so they don't give a shit about the work they do, while the Europeans are actually treated well so they do their jobs well.

[Independent voter]

Why are Japanese cars so much better and often cheaper than American and European "cars"?
.

Prove me wrong.

Fixed it for you.

[matt4pack]

European cars are just way to high maintenance.

Japanese and American cars these days just keep on going.

[Mistame]

They're not.

Also, the quoting of "cars" is a bit... odd.

[Deleted]

European cars are just way to high maintenance.

Japanese and American cars these days just keep on going.

Japanese cars are also patrician.

[Independent voter]

Japanese cars are also patrician.

No, u wrong.

[Deathquoi]

Safer, more reliable, economic and less emissions.

Prove me wrong.

http://www.consumerreports.org/car-r...they-stack-up/

American and European brands are pretty much all clustered around the middle in terms of reliability.

The fact of the matter is that most cars these days are generally extremely reliable.

If you have a single source that supports your assertion I'd love to see it.

[Wildtree]

European cars are not any better than American cars.
The problem is instead imperial system vs metric.
US cars aren't compatible enough.
You don't buy a US car since no one's fixing em. Not very many shops invest in an array of tools to fit the stupid measurements.

Well my Chevy Cruze gets 60 miles to a gallon, is just as safe as most European cars

as pointed out.

actually has room for a family to sit in it comfortably, and a large trunk unlike most European cars

Different needs. Distances in Europe are generally shorter, roads are smaller, vehicles are smaller too.

so I would say it is better.

No, it isn't. It's just different

Also you say more reliable, do you see a lot of 20+ year old European cars still on the road

Nothing to do with reliability.
Everything to do with safety requirements and environmental laws.

[Crackleslap]

European cars lately been pissing me off with their super bright fucking headlights.

[Wildtree]

European cars lately been pissing me off with their super bright fucking headlights.

Replace European with New.
That's a trend you see all car makers to pick up and implement.

[Aitch]

Popular acceptance of diesel as a superior fuel.

[Wildtree]

But that is quite logical. Better cars are usually complex and have a certain way for replacing their parts. Everything that is easy is usually not worth it.

Has nothing to do with better vs inferior either. It's simply a business aspect.
How good or how bad the supplemental branch is built out.
When a car maker implements a widespread net of easily accessible replacements and accessories for their models, then getting parts is rather easy.
Once getting parts is rather easy, people start buying the cars from said car maker.
Only very few exist that don't need a strong supply chain. Luxury models that have the touch of status symbol attached to them don't need it.
No one cares how good the supply lines looking when they buy a Porsche, Ferrari, etc, etc. Ppl with the money for such toys don't care the wait should a repair be needed.
With that said, yes it is harder to get parts for European cars. But it's even harder to get parts for US cars in Europe.
Fewer supply sources, fewer repair shops.